Abstract
Recurrent erythema multiforme with oral involvement is therapeutically challenging. Apremilast has been used with success in resolving the oral aphthae of Behcet disease, prompting the use of the drug in patients with oral erosions from erythema multiforme. Three patients with oral erythema multiforme were given apremilast at doses of 30-60mg daily. Complete clearance of the lesions were observed in all three patients, including those refractory to other standard therapies. Apremilast may present an effective option for recurrent erythema multiforme for patients who have failed trials antiviral and immunosuppressive therapies.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 14 |
| Journal | Dermatology Online Journal |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Apremilast
- Behçet’s syndrome
- EM
- Erythema multiforme
- Otezla
- REM
- Recurrent erythema multiforme